FCC Web Documents citing 25.601

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  • 25.273 Duties regarding space communications transmissions. 25.274 Procedures to be followed in the event of harmful interference. 25.275 Particulars of operation. 25.276 Points of communication. 25.277 Temporary fixed earth station operations. 25.278 Additional Coordination Obligation for Non-Geostationary and Geostationary Satellite Systems In Frequencies Allocated to the Fixed-Satellite Service. 25.279 Inter-satellite service. SUBPART I -- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Brief Description: Section 25.601 requires entities that use a fixed satellite service or direct broadcast satellite service facility to provide video programming to the public on a subscription basis to comply with the equal opportunity requirements set forth in part 76 of the Commission's rules. Need: To implement the equal opportunity provisions of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992. Legal
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  • Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into between the Media Bureau (the "Bureau") and DIRECTV, Inc. (``DIRECTV''). The Consent Decree terminates an investigation by the Bureau against DIRECTV, a direct broadcast satellite service provider, for possible non-compliance with the requirements of the Commission's equal employment opportunity rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.75(b)(1) and (g)(4), 76.77(a), 76.1702(a) and (b), and 25.601. 2. The Bureau and DIRECTV have negotiated the terms of the Consent Decree that resolves this matter. A copy of the Consent Decree is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 3. After reviewing the terms of the Consent Decree and evaluating the facts before us, we find that the public interest would be served by adopting the Consent Decree and
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  • seq., were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), that applied to cable operators, and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992), that extended the rules to other MVPDs. See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, 76.1702, 76.1802, and 100.51. 91 Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies, Second Report and Order and Third Notice of Proposed Rule Making, MM Docket No. 98-204, 17 FCC Rcd 24018 (adopted new broadcast and MVPD rules). 92 Review of the Commission's Broadcast and Cable Equal Employment Opportunity Rules and Policies, Third Report
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  • Section 100.13 (Application) eliminate covered by Part 25, Subpart B-Applications and Licenses Section 100.15 (Licensing) eliminate covered by Part 25, Subpart B-Applications and Licenses Section 100.17 (License term) amend and move new Section 25.148(a) Section 100.19 (Due diligence) move new Section 25.148(b) Section 100.21 (Technical) amend and move new Section 25.148(f) and Section 25.215 Section 100.51 (EEO) move new Section 25.601 100.53 (Geographic service) amend and move new Section 25.148(c) 100.71 (Competitive bidding) move new Section 25.148(d) 100.77 (Long-form applications) amend and move new Section 25.148(e) Sections 100.72-.76, 100.78-100.79 (Competitive bidding system design) Eliminated in WTB Order (see infra.) covered by auction rules in Section 1.2101, et. seq. Section 100.80 (Transfers) eliminate covered by Sections 1.2111 and 25.119 Part 25 Cross-reference
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  • seq., were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), that applied to cable operators, and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992), that extended the rules to other MVPDs. See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, 76.1702, 76.1802, and 100.51. Our rules define ``multichannel video programming distributor'' as ``an entity such as, but not limited to, a cable operator, a multipoint distribution service, a multichannel multipoint distribution service [``MMDS''], a direct broadcast satellite service [``DBS''], a television receive-only satellite program distributor, and a video dialtone program service provider...'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.71(a). For purposes of
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  • provisions. If so, do broadcast carriage requirements apply to these licensees? Should the Commission apply these requirements to the extent that the licensees using this new allocation provide services similar to other satellite carriers? Or, if these licensees are not within the Copyright Act definition, how would they obtain permission to retransmit material subject to copyright? EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Section 25.601 of the Commission's rules require an entity that uses an owned or leased FSS or DBS service facility for video programming directly to the public on a subscription basis to comply with the equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements set forth in Part 76 of the Commission's rules if such entity exercises control over the video programming it distributes. Notwithstanding other
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  • provisions. If so, do broadcast carriage requirements apply to these licensees? Should the Commission apply these requirements to the extent that the licensees using this new allocation provide services similar to other satellite carriers? Or, if these licensees are not within the Copyright Act definition, how would they obtain permission to retransmit material subject to copyright? EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Section 25.601 of the Commission's rules require an entity that uses an owned or leased FSS or DBS service facility for video programming directly to the public on a subscription basis to comply with the equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements set forth in Part 76 of the Commission's rules if such entity exercises control over the video programming it distributes. Notwithstanding other
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  • satellite carrier. Licensees availing themselves of the statutory copyright licenses must, of course, abide by the accompanying broadcast carriage requirements in the statute and in Commission rules, and, if they offer service to more than 5 million customers, must provide television broadcast signals to subscribers in Alaska and Hawaii. Equal Employment Opportunities EEO Requirements Adopted: The NPRM noted that Section 25.601 of the Commission's rules requires an entity that owns or leases an FSS or DBS service facility to provide video programming directly to the public on a subscription basis to comply with the equal employment opportunity (EEO) requirements. These requirements are set forth in Part 76 of the Commission's rules and apply if the entity exercises control over the video
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  • 25 Authority 100.3 (Definitions) amend and move new 25.201 100.11 (Eligibility and Foreign Ownership) move new 25.146(a) 100.13 (Application) eliminate covered by Part 25, subpart B 100.15 (Licensing) eliminate covered by Part 25, subpart B 100.17 (License term) amend and move amend 25.146(b) 100.19 (Due diligence) move new 25.146(c) 100.21 (Technical) amend and move new 25.146(f) 100.51 (EEO) move amend 25.601 100.53 (Geographic service) amend and move new 25.146(d) 100.71 (Competitive Bids) amend and move new 25.146(e) 100.72-.79 (Competitive Bidding System Design) eliminate covered by auction rules in 1.2101, et. seq. 100.80 (Transfers) eliminate covered by 1.1211 and 25.119 Part 25 Cross-reference to Part 100 for DBS eliminate eliminate 25.109(b)(DBS cross-reference) Basis and purpose § 100.1. We propose to eliminate Section
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  • astronomy service from harmful interference. Emissions from spaceborne or airborne stations can be particularly serious sources of interference to the radio astronomy service (see Nos. 343/S4.5 and 344/S4.6 and Article 36/S29 of the ITU Radio Regulations). * * * * * PART 25--SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: AUTHORITY: Secs. 25.101 to 25.601 issued under Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154. Interpret or apply secs. 101-104, 76 Stat. 419-427; 47 U.S.C. 701-744; 47 U.S.C. 554. 2. The table and footnotes in paragraph 25.202(a)(1) are revised to read as follows: § 25.202 Frequencies, frequency tolerance and emission limitations. (a)(1) Frequency bands. The following frequencies are available for use by the
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  • as follows: Section 2.1204 Import conditions. ***** (9) The radio frequency device bears the "GMPCS-MoU ITU REGISTRY" mark and is in compliance with the requirements set forth under Section 25.215. Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 25, is amended as follows: 1. The authority citation for Part 25 continues to read as follows: Authority: Sections 25.101 to 25.601 issued under Section 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154. Interpret or apply Sections 101-104, 76 Stat. 419-427; 47 U.S.C. 701-744; 47 U.S.C. 554. 2. Section 25.213 is amended by deleting Paragraph (b). 3. Section 25.200 is deleted. 4. A new section 25.215 is added and reads as follows: Section 25.215 Terminals Associated with Global Mobile Personal Communications
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 76.71, et. seq. (cable EEO rules). Our cable EEO regulations were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992). See, also, 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, and 100.51. 6 The broadcast EEO Rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080, covers "all licensee or permittees of commercially or noncommercially operated AM, FM, TV, or international broadcast stations." In addition, pursuant to Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band, 12 FCC Rcd 5754, 5791 (1997), Digital Audio Radio
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  • Our cable EEO rules, 47 C.F.R. § 76.71, et. seq. (``cable EEO rules''), were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, 76.1702, 76.1802, and 100.51. Cable entities are required to file Annual Employment Reports (Form 395-A for cable operators and satellite master antenna television systems (``SMATV'') and Form 395-M for multichannel video programming distributors) and are also required to file a Supplemental Investigation Sheet (``SIS'' or ``SIS form'') every five years. ``A multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such
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  • normal service is resumed, the licensee must promptly notify the Commission. We seek comment on these proposals. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-97 102 Section 312(g) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 312(g). 103 47 C.F.R. § 73.1750. 104 See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 101.311. 105 Sections 22.321, 90.168 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.321, 90.168. 106 Section 25.601 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.601. 107 Section 73.2080 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080, was struck down as unconstitutional as respects the outreach portions of the Commission's EEO program requirements for broadcast stations and remanded to the Commission for a determination whether the non-discrimination rule is within its statutory authority. See Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod v.
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  • Persons requiring authorization. 25.506-25.514 [Reserved] 25.515 Method of securing authorization. 25.516-25.519 [Reserved] 25.520 Contents of application. 25.521 Who may sign applications. 25.522 Full disclosures. 25.523 Form of application, number of copies, fees, etc. 25.524 [Reserved] 25.525 Action upon applications. 25.526 Amendments. 25.527 Defective applications. 25.528-25.529 [Reserved] 25.530 Scope of authorization. 25.531 Revocation of authorization. Subpart I -- Equal Employment Opportunities 25.601 Equal employment opportunity requirement. 2. The authority citation for Part 25 is modified to read as follows: AUTHORITY: Sections. 101-404, 76 Stat. 419-427; 47 U.S.C. 701-744, Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 154. Interprets or applies sec. 303, 48 Stat. 1082, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 303. 47 U.S.C. sections 154, 301, 302, 303, 307, 309 and 332,
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  • Other Licensing and Service Rules * 47 C.F.R. Part 25 * DBS licensees have the choice of providing service on a broadcast, common carrier, or non-broadcast, non-common carrier basis. * DBS is governed by domestic regulations as well as international regulations administered by the ITU. * DBS licensees are subject to Equal Employment Opportunity rules set forth in 47 C.F.R. 25.601. * DBS licensees are subject to the public interest obligations set forth in 47 C.F.R. 25.701. [52]Return to Top Arrow Return To Top Last reviewed/updated on 8/30/2006 [53]FCC Home [54]Search [55]RSS [56]Updates [57]E-Filing [58]Initiatives [59]Consumers [60]Find People General Auctions Information [61]Licensing, Technical Support and Website Issues [62]Auctions Contact Information - [63]Forgot Your Password? - [64]Submit eSupport request Phone: 1-877-480-3201 TTY:
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  • 1143 (D.C.Cir. 1998). See 47 U.S.C. § 309(j)(4)(B). See Telecommunications Act of 1996, Pub. L. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996) (1996 Act). , supra. See 4.9 GHz Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 4804 (¶ 62). See 47 C.F.R. Part 24 (Personal Communications Services). See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 101.311. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.321, 90.168. See 47 C.F.R. § 25.601. See 4.9 GHz Notice, 15 FCC Rcd at 4808 (¶ 71). See Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod v. FCC, 141 F.3d 344 (D.C. Cir. 1998) (striking down the Commission's EEO program requirements for radio broadcast stations as unconstitutional and remanding to the Commission the issue of whether the non-discrimination rule was within its statutory authority), reh'g denied, 154 F.3d 487 (D.C. Cir.
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  • 47 C.F.R. § 76.71, et. seq. (cable EEO rules). Our cable EEO regulations were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992). See, also, 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, and 100.51. 6 The broadcast EEO Rule, 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080, covers "all licensee or permittees of commercially or noncommercially operated AM, FM, TV, or international broadcast stations." In addition, pursuant to Establishment of Rules and Policies for the Digital Audio Radio Satellite Service in the 2310-2360 MHz Frequency Band, 12 FCC Rcd 5754, 5791 (1997), Digital Audio Radio
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  • Our cable EEO rules, 47 C.F.R. § 76.71, et. seq. (``cable EEO rules''), were implemented pursuant to Section 634 of the Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984, Pub. L. No. 98-549, 98 Stat. 2779 (1984), and the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Pub. L. No. 102-385, 106 Stat. 1460 (1992). See also 47 C.F.R. §§ 21.920, 25.601, 74.996, 76.1702, 76.1802, and 100.51. Cable entities are required to file Annual Employment Reports (Form 395-A for cable operators and satellite master antenna television systems (``SMATV'') and Form 395-M for multichannel video programming distributors) and are also required to file a Supplemental Investigation Sheet (``SIS'' or ``SIS form'') every five years. ``A multichannel video programming distributor is an entity such
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  • normal service is resumed, the licensee must promptly notify the Commission. We seek comment on these proposals. Federal Communications Commission FCC 99-97 102 Section 312(g) of the Communications Act, 47 U.S.C. § 312(g). 103 47 C.F.R. § 73.1750. 104 See, e.g., 47 C.F.R. § 101.311. 105 Sections 22.321, 90.168 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. §§ 22.321, 90.168. 106 Section 25.601 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 25.601. 107 Section 73.2080 of the Commission's Rules, 47 C.F.R. § 73.2080, was struck down as unconstitutional as respects the outreach portions of the Commission's EEO program requirements for broadcast stations and remanded to the Commission for a determination whether the non-discrimination rule is within its statutory authority. See Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod v.